Irish Soda Bread Recipe For St. Patrick’s Day – Easy

Photo of sliced Irish Soda Bread with a pat of butter and cup of tea.

Irish Soda Bread Recipe Photos & Story By: Eve Ross Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! …A St. Patrick’s Day Blessing On You! I am indeed a good bit Irish, my auburn hair passed down from my grandmother, Maggie Higgins. This … continue . . .

How to Hold a Chef’s Knife

How to hold a chef's knife on encinomom.tv's California Living in the Kitchen

How to Hold a Chef’s Knife – Quick Tip on California Living You may want to pick up your favorite knife before watching this video to see if you know how to hold a Chef’s Knife correctly. Once you view … continue . . .

Roasted Beet Dip

Roasted Beet Dip & Udi's baguette and tosted pizza crust points.

Roasted Beet Dip (served with baked Udi’s pizza crust and Udi’s Gluten Free Baguette) This dish was served to us as an appetizer while we were cooking up a storm in Studio City. This dip is such a beautiful color … continue . . .

Baking Bread and Making Beds

Herb crusted salami, home made, whole wheat sourdough with grainy mustard, home grown tomatoes, a bit of cambonzola cheese, cornichons and a glass of cool rosé by Chateau St. Michel.

Baking Bread and Making Beds When I find myself in the midst of a day of domesticity, I feel the connection to all of the mothers that have gone before me. Making beds. Fluffing pillows, smoothing little wrinkles away with … continue . . .